Spring Watch: Five 2025 Navarre Raiders To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Before the dust settles from the HS spring session and college camp showcases, recruits eagerly anticipate the upcoming season. With new talent emerging and established players stepping up their game, there are plenty of notable stock risers who deserve recognition. These athletes have put in the work and have seen an uptick in offers/interest. Let's take a closer look at some top performers ready to shine this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Conner Matthews | RB | 2025 | Navarre | @ConnorMathews18</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>209 rushes - 1500 yards - 24 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The bell cow and leading rusher on this team is Conner Matthews who had some of the better stats in the state last season with nearly 25 touchdowns and over 1650 total yards. He's a reliable running back who has a couple of notable offers that fit his play style from Army and Navy. He's a tough and physical back who will have a huge impact this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='773168' first='Andre' last='Spence'] | LB/RB | 2025 | Navarre | @andre_spence25</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>80 tackles ⁃ 2 Interceptions ⁃ 6 TD's ⁃ 250 All-Purpose Yards ⁃ 4 Forced Fumbles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impressive year for Spence a season ago when he showed his ability to progress during the season as he was named the defensive starter for his efforts. He finished second on the team in total tackles and even provided some rushing stats on the offensive side. He will be a name to watch as we head into the summer/fall periods. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1219344' first='Vinny' last='Villanova'] | LB | 2025 | Navarre | @villanova_vinny</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>105 TACKLES - 55/56 XPS 7/8 FGS (NO MISHANDLED SNAPS)&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team leader and top tackler on this team in 2025 LB [player_tooltip player_id='1219344' first='Vinny' last='Villanova']. This kid is a versatile prospect that has a chance to play college football at the linebacker or long snapper position. He's another physical hard worker on this Navarre squad who will look to set an example for the next up group.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1132102' first='Josh' last='Wilson'] | DT/RB | 2025 | Navarre | @JoshTobiWilson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>50 Tackles ⁃ 6 Sacks ⁃ 250 All-Purpose Yards ⁃ 2 TD's ⁃ 4 Forced Fumbles ⁃ 2 Fumble Recoveries ⁃ 5 Tackles For Loss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson is another versatile prospect who can be a hard physical runner but also set the tone at the defensive back position. Impressed with this kid on film as he makes some notable plays on both sides of the ball. He also has a track background which college coaches like to see. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyler Daniell | K/P | 2025 | Navarre | @TylerDaniell3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The starting kicker and go-to man for needed points will be 2025 Tyler Daniell who can set himself up for a college scholarship.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->